Apr 21, 2018

Everyone that works is deemed worthy of his pay. This is pretty much an accepted fact in various circles; religious; professional and even in the most informal of settings. This much is apparent to young lawyers who seek to make a name for themselves in the legal profession. This is an issue close to the heart of Paul Usoro, SAN.

As a matter of practice and personal conviction, Paul believes in and is committed to youth empowerment, diversity and inclusion. A few life examples:

New hires in PUC being post NYSC enjoy six figures start salaries (minimum of N150,000.00) and are encouraged to tap into the sustainable growth scheme of the firm.

Young Lawyers benefit from the Firm’s annual Profit Sharing and Bonus schemes.

Of the 5 Partners in PUC, we will mention 2 partners to demonstrate Paul’s investment in the mentorship and growth of young lawyers:

Mr Muniru Liadi, a Litigation Partner progressed from entry level post youth service to the position of a Partner.

Mrs Adetola Bucknor Taiwo, a Transaction Partner joined PUC 2 years post call and made partner after 6 years in the firm.

Youth Corpers posted to the Firm take home a minimum of N50,000.00 monthly and Law School interns have a N20,000 farewell allowance.

For nine (9) years and counting, PUC sponsors the Lawyers’ Table Tennis Open (Mfon Usoro Cup), nicknamed the largest sporting event among lawyers. LTTO is a Table Tennis tournament open to lawyers from within and outside Lagos. Travel and accommodation cost for out-of-town lawyers are underwritten by PUC. Prizes include fully paid return flight ticket to the International Bar Association (“IBA”) Conferences and other attractive prizes for 2nd and 3rd positions.

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FEMALE CATEGORY

RANK

NAME

BAR BRANCH

RANK

BAR BRANCH

2017

1st

TUNJI ABDULHAMEED

LAGOS

1ST

YETUNDE MARTINS

IKEJA

2nd

RAPHAEL IPINYOMI

IBADAN

2ND

TITILAYO OSAGIE

IKEJA

3rd

KABIR ADELEKE

LAGOS

3RD

SISAN EZEIKPE

LAGOS

2016

1st

KABIR ADELEKE

LAGOS

1ST

TITILAYO OSAGIE

IKEJA

2nd

TUNJI ABDULHAMEED

LAGOS

2ND

YETUNDE MARTINS

IKEJA

3rd

ADEYINKA ADEREMI

3RD

TAOFIKAT ODUNUGA

2015

1ST

TUNJI ABDULHAMEED

LAGOS

1ST

TITILAYO OSAGIE

IKEJA

2ND

KABIR ADELEKE

LAGOS

2ND

YETUNDE MARTINS

IKEJA

3RD

OLUSEGUN FABUNMI

IKEJA

3RD

ZAINAB OLABODE-SHODUNKE

LAGOS

2014

1ST

TUNJI ABDULHAMEED

LAGOS

1ST

TITILAYO OSAGIE

IKEJA

2ND

OLUSEGUN FABUNMI

IKEJA

2ND

SUSAN EZEIKPE

3RD

KABIR ADELEKE

LAGOS

3RD

ANNE AIMUA

2013

1ST

TUNJI ABDULHAMEED

LAGOS

1ST

TITILAYO OSAGIE

IKEJA

2ND

ADEYINKA ADEYEMI

2ND

YETUNDE MARTINS

IKEJA

3RD

KABIR ADELEKE

LAGOS

3RD

GANIAT ALLIU

2012

1ST

ADEYINKA ADEYEMI

1ST

TITILAYO OSAGIE

IKEJA

2ND

TUNJI ABDULHAMEED

LAGOS

2ND

SUSAN EZEIKPE

3RD

WOLE ODUWOLE

3RD

3RD

YETUNDE MARTINS

IKEJA

2011

1ST

ODUWOLE OLAWALE

LAGOS

1ST

TITILAYO OSAGIE

IKEJA

2ND

MOSHOOD ABDULLAHI

2ND

YETUNDE MARTINS

IKEJA

3RD

TUNJI ABDULHAMEED

LAGOS

3RD

SUSAN EZEIKPE

2010

1ST

OLUSEGUN FABUNMI

IKEJA

1ST

TITILAYO OSAGIE

IKEJA

2ND

ADEDAYO OSHODI

2ND

SUSAN EZEIKPE

3RD

ONYEKA ANIONWU

2009

1ST

LEKAN IJELU

IKORODU

2ND

DAYO OSHODI

3RD

LOOKMAN AGBOOLA

1ST

LEKAN IJELU

IKORODU

Consistency in Supporting NBA and Nigerian Lawyers
It is notable that all the activities highlighted in this write-up predate Paul’s decision to contest for the presidency of the Nigerian Bar Association. His life and actions demonstrate consistency, propelled by genuine altruism. A visionary leader with the right temperament to unify all.